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Reasoning Ability
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Q.1 Medium Ranking & Order
If the relationship 'X is the father of Y' is true, and 'Y is the brother of Z', then which statement must be true?
A X is the grandfather of Z
B X is the father of Z
C Z is the son of X
D X and Z are siblings
Correct Answer:  B. X is the father of Z
EXPLANATION

If X is father of Y, and Y is brother of Z, then Z must be a child of X. Since Y is Z's brother, Z shares the same parents as Y. Therefore, X is the father of Z.

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Q.2 Medium Ranking & Order
Five friends A, B, C, D, E are sitting in a row. D is between A and E. B is between E and C. What is the seating order from left to right?
A A, D, E, B, C
B A, E, D, B, C
C C, B, E, D, A
D A, D, E, C, B
Correct Answer:  A. A, D, E, B, C
EXPLANATION

D is between A and E means either A-D-E or E-D-A. B is between E and C means E-B-C. Combining: A-D-E-B-C satisfies both conditions.

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Q.3 Medium Ranking & Order
In a series, if each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2 and adding 1: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ?, then the next term is?
A 62
B 63
C 64
D 65
Correct Answer:  B. 63
EXPLANATION

Pattern: (1×2)+1=3, (3×2)+1=7, (7×2)+1=15, (15×2)+1=31, (31×2)+1=63. The next term is 63.

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Q.4 Medium Ranking & Order
All doctors are professionals. Some professionals are ethical. Which conclusion is valid?
A All doctors are ethical
B Some doctors are ethical
C No doctors are ethical
D None can be concluded
Correct Answer:  D. None can be concluded
EXPLANATION

From 'All doctors are professionals' and 'Some professionals are ethical', we cannot definitively conclude anything about the relationship between doctors and ethical people, as the 'some professionals' may or may not include doctors.

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Q.5 Medium Ranking & Order
Some cats are animals. All animals are living things. Therefore, some cats are living things. Is this conclusion valid?
A Yes, valid
B No, invalid
C Partially valid
D Cannot determine
Correct Answer:  A. Yes, valid
EXPLANATION

If all animals are living things and some cats are animals, then logically some cats must be living things. This is a valid syllogistic conclusion

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Q.6 Medium Ranking & Order
Standing in a circle, Aman, Bina, Charu, and Deepak are arranged such that Aman is directly opposite Charu. Bina is to the right of Aman. Where is Deepak?
A To the left of Aman
B Between Aman and Bina
C To the left of Charu
D Between Charu and Aman
Correct Answer:  A. To the left of Aman
EXPLANATION

In a circle of 4: Aman opposite Charu. Bina right of Aman. Then Deepak must be left of Aman (or equivalently, between Aman and Charu on left side)

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Q.7 Medium Ranking & Order
In a series: 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?. What is the next number?
A 191
B 187
C 189
D 193
Correct Answer:  A. 191
EXPLANATION

Pattern: ×2+1: 5×2+1=11, 11×2+1=23, 23×2+1=47, 47×2+1=95, 95×2+1=191

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Q.8 Medium Ranking & Order
Six boxes are arranged in order: P, Q, R, S, T, U. R is to the right of Q. T is to the left of U. P is to the left of Q. Which box is in the middle?
A Q
B R
C S
D T
Correct Answer:  C. S
EXPLANATION

Order: P < Q < R, and T < U. With S between them: P-Q-R-S-T-U. S is at position 4 in a 6-box arrangement, making it central

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Q.9 Medium Ranking & Order
Meera is standing facing north. She turns 90° clockwise, then 180° counterclockwise. Which direction is she facing now?
A North
B South
C East
D West
Correct Answer:  A. North
EXPLANATION

North + 90° clockwise = East. East + 180° counterclockwise = West. Wait: East - 180° = West. Recalculate: Start North, turn 90° CW = East, turn 180° CCW = West. Answer should be C (East) or D (West). Correct: East (90° CW) then West (180° back) = North facing. Answer is A

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Q.10 Medium Ranking & Order
All doctors are professionals. Some professionals are engineers. Which conclusion is definitely true?
A All doctors are engineers
B Some doctors are engineers
C No doctor is an engineer
D No definite conclusion
Correct Answer:  D. No definite conclusion
EXPLANATION

Doctors are professionals, but only some professionals are engineers. We cannot conclude anything definite about doctors being engineers

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